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Tender Caramelized Pulled Beef Brisket for Easy Dinner Ideas

Tender Caramelized Pulled Beef Brisket for Easy Dinner Ideas

This Tender Caramelized Pulled Beef Brisket for Easy Dinner Ideas features slow-cooked beef with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that melt in your mouth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 510
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

The Beef
  • 3 lb beef brisket trimmed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for searing
  • 1 tsp salt sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper coarse
Caramelizing Rub and Liquid
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika high quality
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder granulated
  • 1 tbsp onion powder granulated
  • 0.5 cup beef bone broth low sodium
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar organic
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce original

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker Or Dutch Oven
  • Small Bowl
  • Forks
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Preparation and Searing
  1. Pat the beef brisket dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the brisket on all sides until a deep brown crust forms.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder to create the caramelizing rub.
Slow Cooking
  1. Rub the spice mixture over all sides of the seared brisket and place it into your slow cooker or a heavy-bottomed pot.
  2. Pour the beef bone broth, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce around the base of the meat, being careful not to wash off the rub.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours (or in a 300°F oven for 4-5 hours) until the meat is fork-tender.
  4. Remove the brisket from the liquid and let it rest for 15 minutes before using two forks to create shredded pulled beef.
  5. Skim the fat from the remaining cooking liquid and toss the shredded meat back into the juices to soak up the sweet savory flavor.

Notes

For the best results, always cook brisket on a low temperature to break down the connective tissue. Leftovers stay juicy for 4 days in the fridge and freeze beautifully for future meal prep.